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Book Review of Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex (Boston Globe-Horn Book Honors (Awards))

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I read the Full version of this book, "In the Heart of the Sea" and it was a fascinating account of the whaling industry on Nantucket and life there, life on a whaling boat, and life in the 19th Century. Where Moby Dick ends is where the real story begins, and it is fascinating. This book is well written and was a pleasure to read. I highly recommend this story.